Sermons on Lay Up:

The Follow Up Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

A sermon about following up decisions after an evangelistic event

Introduction: One of the biggest problems with evangelism efforts is the lack of translation into new, committed members of the local church. Often in times of crusades and revivals, many people will make decisions. Programs like the power teams and other events even such as Billy Graham crusades ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2017

Five lessons in this Scripture: 1. The courage (vs. 25-32). 2. The conflict (vs. 26-28; 33). 3. The compromise (vs. 34-40). 4. The comfort (vs. 40-41). 5. The commitment (vs. 42).

Stand Up for Jesus! Acts 5 25-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 25, 2013 *Where would we be tonight if these Christians in Acts 5 and countless other Christians had not said and done the right thing? Where would we be if they had refused to stand up for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

Tareing Up The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2017

We may not be able to get rid of all the weeds, but it does not help if we are planting them.

Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dressing Up For The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 28: 1 – 43

Exodus 28: 1 – 43 Dressing up for the Lord 28 “Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister to Me as priest, Aaron and Aaron’s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Suit Up 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2017

We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need be suited up to do battle against the enemy of our souls, our families and our community. If we don’t suit up and e

Video Introduction: Putting on the Armor of God! Vimeo Sermon Series: Suit Up! Thesis: We as Christians need to recognize that we are in a spiritual war for the souls of our family, for ourselves and for our community. We need be suited up to do battle against the enemy of our souls, our families ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lift Him Up Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 17, 2019

What does it mean to LIFT HIM UP? Does it have anything to do with GLORY? And what does GLORY mean anyway?

John 3:14-15 The dictionary says it means to esteem or to hold up. To extol, to worship, to revere. I like every one of those words and YES they certainly apply to our God...would you agree? Which word is your favorite...if you had to pick only one? Mine is extol. It has a ring to it. To ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, John 1:14

Denomination: *other

Messed Up Pancakes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 7: 1 – 16

Hosea 7: 1 – 16 Messed up pancakes 1 “When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they have committed fraud; A thief comes in; A band of robbers takes spoil outside. 2 They do not consider in their hearts that I remember all ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

You know I love that video but my favorite moment of all is when she stops, out of breath, the path is too hard, the journey is too tough, it’s time to just throw in the towel and quit. But just in that moment she lifts her head and you can see the determination in her eyes as she pushes forward, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Then Peter Stood Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020

Apostle Peter with the help of the Holy Spirit learned a valuable lesson of being devoted to the teaching of God and the fellowship of the saints.

Prayer- Introduction- Do you know what the most important thing in your life is? It is not your family, your job, your house, kids, dog, money… it is your relationship with the Lord. If your relationship with the Lord is right everything else will fall into its place. Most of us learn that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

God Shows Up! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020

God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Up To Something

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

God is up to something

GOD IS UP TO SOMETHIN ILLUS: Gas Station Business Card A few years ago I was impressed of God to design a business card that had a picture of hell on the front with the words “GET OUT OF HELL FREE” on the back I placed Salvation Scriptures. I was driving to work early one morning and nearing my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Up A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013

Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Shows Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2013

Disasters show up, Nature shows up, human sprit shows up , and God shows when we needed the most.

IN the text today we note that God shows up no matter what the circumstance may be. After the tornado that struck Oklahoma we understand the horrific-ness a storm like this can produce. The storm ruins, harms, wounds and kills life. Let is consider some of the following: 1. Disasters will Show Up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Methodist